ALEX BENKO CV
Alex Benko
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Professional Experience
Director at The Atlantic Company
January 2008 -Present
Working with European, entities to determine the viability of setting up US facilities is cost effective.
Sought out by small business owners to drive business development, sales, promotions, and customer service.
Financial Sales Representative at MetLife/CitiStreet LLC
January 2005 -January 2008
Recruited to cultivate new accounts for 403(b), 457, IRA, SIMPLE IRA, Workplace Benefits, Long Term Care, and Protection Products. Earned Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, and health/life insurance licenses. Built customer base across the Front Range and Northern Colorado by connecting with teachers and administrative professionals at assigned schools, earning referrals, and attending benefits fairs. Selected to represent MetLife Resources at the University of Denver, tapping network to reach highest-level decision maker and facilitate transition of retirement plans to MetLife.
Executive Director at From the Heart Charity Inc.
January 2003 -January 2005
Launched and managed daily operations for non-profit organization designed to help those in need across the world. Developed and implemented programs to solicit donations and in-kind gifts. Secured nonprofit status within 2 months and obtained licenses from states nationwide to solicit donations, establishing nonprofit operation, required documentation, and Board of Directors.
Gained commitments from 30+ organizations for donation of IT equipment for resale or recycle to provide funding for nonprofit activities.
Languages
English and Hungarian
Higher Education
Bachelor’s of Arts in Economics from the University of Colorado in Boulder.
Volunteer as board member of Dolls for Daughters, Toastmasters, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), public speaking trainings.
Alex Benko
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Professional Experience
Director at The Atlantic Company
January 2008 -Present
Working with European, entities to determine the viability of setting up US facilities is cost effective.
Sought out by small business owners to drive business development, sales, promotions, and customer service.
Financial Sales Representative at MetLife/CitiStreet LLC
January 2005 -January 2008
Recruited to cultivate new accounts for 403(b), 457, IRA, SIMPLE IRA, Workplace Benefits, Long Term Care, and Protection Products. Earned Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, and health/life insurance licenses. Built customer base across the Front Range and Northern Colorado by connecting with teachers and administrative professionals at assigned schools, earning referrals, and attending benefits fairs. Selected to represent MetLife Resources at the University of Denver, tapping network to reach highest-level decision maker and facilitate transition of retirement plans to MetLife.
Executive Director at From the Heart Charity Inc.
January 2003 -January 2005
Launched and managed daily operations for non-profit organization designed to help those in need across the world. Developed and implemented programs to solicit donations and in-kind gifts. Secured nonprofit status within 2 months and obtained licenses from states nationwide to solicit donations, establishing nonprofit operation, required documentation, and Board of Directors.
Gained commitments from 30+ organizations for donation of IT equipment for resale or recycle to provide funding for nonprofit activities.
Languages
English and Hungarian
Higher Education
Bachelor’s of Arts in Economics from the University of Colorado in Boulder.
Volunteer as board member of Dolls for Daughters, Toastmasters, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), public speaking trainings.